Sony vFET Amplifier Part 2

I have noticed all of the FirstWatt designs use the jfet input gate-stopper and input load resistor shown as Option A below. Why is this done vs. Option B which does not attenuate the input level?
 

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I have noticed all of the FirstWatt designs use the jfet input gate-stopper and input load resistor
shown as Option A below. Why is this done vs. Option B which does not attenuate the input level?

The F6 uses option B. I prefer that one as well, since it minimizes the connections and parasitics at the sensitive gate.
 
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I have noticed all of the FirstWatt designs use the jfet input gate-stopper and input load resistor shown as Option A below. Why is this done vs. Option B which does not attenuate the input level?

When I laid the boards out, sometimes it works out with the resistor to
ground in front, sometimes after the input, probably because it's convenient
and really doesn't matter.

Then I go back and change the schematic.

I can do that. 😉
 
When I laid the boards out, sometimes it works out with the resistor to
ground in front, sometimes after the input, probably because it's convenient
and really doesn't matter.

Then I go back and change the schematic.

I can do that. 😉

he's doing that sort of things to me ....... all the time :rofl:

that's probably good thing , laughing is extending Papa's life expectancy

:clown: